Year in Review 2011–12 University of Indianapolis 1400 East Hanna Avenue A super year Though all may seem quiet in the UIndy locker room, it was anything but when Eli Manning and his New York Giants descended on the campus to practice for the week before the Super Bowl. Page 9. www.uindy.edu 1 About UIndy Founded in 1902, the University of Indianapolis consistently ranks among the top 25 percent of institutions of its kind in the Midwest. One of Indiana’s largest pro- ducers of doctoral graduates, UIndy’s reputation continues to grow regionally, nationally, and internationally. Home to stellar academic programs and strong student engage- ment in learning, leadership, and service, the University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Why “1400 ” ? It all begins here, at our home campus at 1400 East Hanna Avenue. A year of highlights Mary Wade Atteberry It’s hard for me to believe this is already the fifth issue of 1400. Executive Director, We created this year-end report as a way to share the unique story of Communications the University of Indianapolis and its impact on the city, the state, and the international community. R. Peter Noot One part of that story is ending with my retirement this summer. University Editor & Although I am wrapping up seven years as president of UIndy, this is just Director, Publications the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the University. As I reflect on the last seven years, I think of all of the new facilities, Jeannine R. Allen programs, and community linkages for UIndy, including—on a very Art Director practical level—the long-awaited revitalization of Hanna Avenue. (Our address, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, gives this publication its name.) Jennifer L. Huber I am especially proud that UIndy was the only private university chosen to pilot the Woodrow Assistant Director, Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship program. Publications I will cherish the memory of seeing Mayor Greg Ballard and his four distinguished predecessors Scott Hall on stage in Ransburg Auditorium for a public conversation about the city’s past and future. Director, Media Relations And I will never forget the University’s involvement in Super Bowl XLVI this year, during which we turned our Athletics & Recreation Center over to the New York Giants for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our role in the city’s massive hospitality effort. Feedback If you are hearing about UIndy more often, if you are aware of some of our activities, then we [email protected] have been successful in telling our story. I have every confidence that my successor, Georgetown (317) 788-3339 University Associate Provost and Dean Robert Manuel, will help UIndy enrich that story. Thank you for reading 1400. 2 UIndy 1400 4 Leaving a legacy 16 Global reach Beverley Pitts is retiring in June after UIndy’s impact continues to grow well a career in education and communica- beyond its home city: a second joint- tion and seven years as president of the degree program is launched in China; University of Indianapolis. a book project helps children in Ghana; the LEVA lab nabs Vancouver rioters. 6 Number 9 Meet the University’s new president— 18 Teaching talent only the ninth in UIndy’s 110-year Long known for its outstanding history. Dr. Robert Manuel, late of professors, UIndy is sporting a new Georgetown, takes the helm in July. crop of faculty at the top of their game. 8 City’s spotlight 20 Beyond the books The New York Giants came to campus A UIndy student has studied chimps to practice for Super Bowl XLVI, and hunting with sharp sticks (bush babies the Indianapolis mayoral candidates beware); another looks into human debated on the DeHaan Center stage. trafficking. And a new Movement Science Lab is a powerful research tool. 10 Skill sets UIndy students use what they’ve learned 26 Happy 10th to make real community contributions: A decade ago, two important develop- budding psychologists aid the Indiana ments were born of a UIndy strategic Law Enforcement Academy, and OT stu- planning effort: the Center for Aging dents promote downtown accessibility. & Community and the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning. 12 Stepping up Service to the community takes many 30 Wise words forms at UIndy, including consulting Each year, visiting lecturers provoke on economic development, senior thought and discussion. This year’s health, homelessness, and more. speakers included statesmen, literary and religious figures, and a Nobel laureate. 14 Neonatal news UIndy collaborates with IU School of 32 Biblio file Medicine and Riley Hospital to create This year’s faculty publications include a master’s program aimed at managing a book about philosophy of The Hunger intensive care of newborns. Games and a text on electrotherapy. www.uindy.edu 3 Transitions A legacy of Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, commemorates the seven-year tenure of retiring UIndy president Beverley Pitts with a Pacers jersey. 4 UIndy 1400 As Beverley Pitts steps into “The president understands colle- Notes current Board Chair Robert retirement this summer, she leaves giality and consensus-building. Her Wingerter: “As you look around the the University of Indianapolis stronger, leadership has strengthened the aca- campus, you see her legacy in terms of more vibrant, and more plugged into demic stature of the University.” increased enrollment, new buildings, the city than when she arrived in the “Under Beverley’s leadership,” says and a positive feeling about the campus summer of 2005. Dennis Ryerson, now retiring as vice and the upward trajectory we are on. There are the physical changes president and editor of the Indianapolis “As an alumnus, I have always felt on campus—new residence halls, an Star, “UIndy has become much more that UIndy was an under-recognized expanded student center, and a new engaged in the life of our community.” asset of the community. As I have been recreation dome used as a practice “Beverley has provided an active in a variety of community groups over facility for the New York Giants prior and constructive voice in the business the past seven years, I constantly hear to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. and social fabric of Indianapolis. She’s about people’s positive image of the The many new programs include a tireless innovator. Here’s hoping she University and the consistent comment the Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching continues to involve herself in a variety about what a wonderful spokesperson Fellowship and several new Nursing of community betterment initiatives.” we have in Dr. Pitts. specialties, plus a doctoral program Civic leader and philanthropist “I couldn’t agree more and will in Nursing to debut this fall. Christel DeHaan, former chair of the always be thankful for the opportunity There are new partnerships with University’s Board of Trustees, likens I had to work directly with her.” area hospital systems to address work- Pitts’s leadership to the sort described in force needs and with school districts this quote from John Quincy Adams: across the state to bolster student “If your actions inspire others to dream achievement, and exciting statewide more, learn more, and become more, initiatives in gerontology that are you are a leader.” That is an apt descrip- advancing healthy aging. tion of Pitts, DeHaan says. There are the emerging Lugar “The Woodrow Wilson fellowship President Pitts’s Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders and program, implemented three years ago, the Institute for Civic Leadership & in particular has catapulted the Univer- legacy is one of Mayoral Archives. sity as a national leader in effective ‘ The University’s connection and teacher preparation,” says DeHaan. innovation, agility, commitment to its hometown have been “The effect of this program not reinforced by the “UIndy” nickname the only benefits students of today and entrepreneurship, institution adopted early in Pitts’s tenure. tomorrow, but also inures to the benefit and positive, The Indiana Pacers honored Pitts in of employers and the community at March by presenting her with a No. 7 large, as education is linked directly ‘can-do’ attitude jersey—a nod to her seven years of to a region’s standard of living and leadership at UIndy. quality of life. “Beverley Pitts is positive, enthusi- “President Pitts’s legacy is one of ’ astic, and competitive, and she truly innovation, agility, entrepreneurship, understands all of the components that and positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.” comprise a great university and what makes it work,” says Jim Morris, presi- dent of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. www.uindy.edu 5 Transitions Robert Manuel, new president of the University of Indianapolis, addressed students, staff, and faculty at a special April program to welcome him. 6 UIndy 1400 W ith the rising cost of education He also created the Georgetown During his UIndy introduction and an uncertain job market, universi- Global Education Institute for leaders in April, Manuel said, “I am impressed ties are under pressure to demonstrate from around the world, offering by the creativity in your educational their value. customized education in areas of programs, your willingness to work Those are tough issues, but UIndy’s innovation, creativity, entrepreneur- together and connect the disciplines, incoming president, Robert L. Manuel, ship, urban planning, and fiscal policy. your dedication to the student-faculty is prepared to address them head on. The Institute has raised more than bond, and your involvement in the In fact, he says, “The most exciting $6 million in corporate sponsorships. economic development of Indianapolis. part of accepting this position is that I Continuing Studies is one of eight “I pledge to you: any progress we think UIndy is poised to lead the con- degree-granting entities at Georgetown.